Week 1: Introduction to Avalanches

WSR Prior Experience Survey

Know Before You Go

Case Study

1. Read and annotate the Case Study from 2010 at purgatory resort
2. Circle up and discuss
   1. What are some red flags that were overlooked before the incident happened?
   2. Given the mechanism of injury, what kind of injuries would you be most worried about?  
   3. From what you know from the incident, what did the kids do well in their response? 
   4. What are some things that could have been done better during the response?
   5. What lessons can you learn from this incident?​